Google Apps for Learning Financial Literacy

Introducing Google Apps for Learning Financial Literacy. As part of a new series, this project-based textbook uses the most common Google Apps to teach students the importance of financial literacy. The format of this textbook uses a “content infusion” approach, in which students learn about many financial literacy topics as they complete various projects using different Google Applications. 

Students use Google Apps to learn about the most common financial decisions they will make throughout their lives. From setting goals to saving and investing, students will become equipped with the financial literacy skills necessary for their future.

Topics Covered:

• SMART Goals
• Needs vs. Wants
• Creating a Budget
• Credit Cards 
• Saving and Investing
• Stocks and Bonds
• Insurance
• Career Preparation
• Taxes
• Loans
• And More!

• Over 25 hands-on projects that reinforce Google Apps skills
• Projects have been organized into an easy-to-read, self-guided format
• Includes relevant, up-to-date content to engage and challenge teens
• “Content infusion” approach blends real-world topics and computer applications skills
• Students share files and collaborate on unit summaries
• Final Project encompasses building a Google Site that features an overview of the topics explored in each unit
• Perfect for schools using G Suite for Education

• Drive
• Docs
• Sheets
• Slides
• Drawings
• Forms
• Sites

The Online Instructor Resources for Google Apps for Learning Financial Literacy are housed on MyCompanionSite.com.

Online Instructor Resources Include:

• Project Answer Keys demonstrate what student work should look like in order to simplify grading for instructors.
• Unit Assessments and Answer Keys reinforce and evaluate student learning by asking students to answer true/false and multiple choice questions, define key terms, and write a brief summary about what they have learned in each unit.

• School License: License includes unlimited lifetime access to the eText for up to 250 students annually. Call or email for larger school license pricing.
• District License: License includes unlimited lifetime access to the eText for up to 1,000 students annually. Call or email for larger district license pricing.
• Instructor Resources: Included free for unlimited number of instructors; lifetime access.
• Format/Delivery: eText is in PDF format. eText and student/instructor resources can be uploaded to any LMS or accessed through MyCompanionSite.com.

Grade: 6-8, 9-12

Google Apps for Learning: Financial Literacy (Print) - Min. 15 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-626891-99-9
Author: Courtney Snyder
© 2017
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Page Count: 136
Print Color: Full Color
Binding: Spiral Bound

Google Apps for Learning: Financial Literacy (eText - School License) (Digital)
ISBN: 978-1-626892-00-2
Author: Courtney Snyder
© 2017
Page Count: 136

Google Apps for Learning: Financial Literacy (eText - District License) (Digital)
ISBN: 978-1-626892-01-9
Author: Courtney Snyder
© 2017
Page Count: 136

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